Dear Alumni and Friends,
As you might have heard, tighter standards in the Parent PLUS Federal Loan Program, used by parents to help pay for college for their children, have caused reductions in enrollment at colleges and universities nationwide. ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2013 at 8:19PM
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff said a freshman walk-on linebacker was shot to death outside his home in Louisiana.
The university said Lydell Hartford Jr., 20, died early Tuesday at his home in Waggaman, La. Authorities said Hartford was fatally shot by a 16 ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2013 at 8:05PM
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This Gospel choir isn't what your Grandma was raised on. They dance, they twist, they shout, and most importantly they can sing! ...
Posted Wednesday, July 24th 2013 at 6:05PM
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Chris is ready to head to college, so he is throwing one last party where he can show off his skills with words and women. But a little get together becomes a hilariously epic disaster.
House Party: Tonight’s The Night includes the original house ...
Posted Monday, July 22nd 2013 at 5:56PM
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If you are curious about joining our team, take a look at who we are and our values. View our opportunities for the one that best matches your skillset. Submit your resume and application for review by our professional recruiting staff. Then, prepare for your journey. ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2013 at 8:38PM
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42 - The True Story Of An American Legend
Starring Chadwick Boseman & Oscar Nominee Harrison Ford Comes The Heroic True Story About JACKIE ROBINSON Breaking Major League Baseball's Infamous Color Line.
Own This Piece Of American History Now On ...
Posted Tuesday, July 16th 2013 at 6:28PM
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National President Jimmy Hammock and the General Board of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. announced that Alcorn President M. Christopher Brown II is the coveted recipient of the 2013 Image Award for Education.
President Brown will receive the awa ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2013 at 3:21PM
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by HBCU Digest
Four months after announcing his candidacy for US president, then-US Senator Barack Obama stood before a captive audience of clergy at Hampton University, serving as a keynote speaker at the college's 2007 annual Ministers' Confere ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2013 at 3:17PM
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Written by HBCU Digest, Posted in Editorial, Politics
Essence magazine and even an earlier Digest article called it a “war on HBCUs.” And while, to some, this language may seem hyperbolic, it can certainly be said that HBCUs have seen a more troub ...
Posted Wednesday, July 10th 2013 at 2:58PM
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Janet A. Guyden has been appointed dean of the Grambling State University College of Professional and Graduate Studies. She succeeds Rama Tunuguntla, who led the College of Professional Studies from 2009 until retiring June 30.
“We are excited th ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2013 at 7:38PM
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Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. encourages youth to pursue high-tech careers through camp program at Bowie State University
Fifty area middle-school students are using the summer break to sharpen their math and science skills through the ExxonMobil Bernard ...
Posted Tuesday, July 9th 2013 at 4:19PM
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HBCU Connect in partnership with Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend recently presented The 2013 HBCU & Black Greek Diversity Career Expo, held in Atlanta, Ga. on June 6th, 2013. ...
Posted Monday, July 8th 2013 at 8:21PM
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Blacks In Technology is the largest online community and organization for engineers and techies of the African diaspora Blacks In Technology has created a one of a kind community whose goal is to increase Visibility, encourage Participation, change Perceptions, and create Solidarity amongst Blacks, ...
Posted Friday, July 5th 2013 at 7:44PM
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Dr. Kassie Freeman, director of strategic innovation at Alcorn State University, attended the XV Comparative Education World Congress held June 24-28, 2013, by the School of Economics, Buenos Aires University, Brazil.
Dr. Freeman served as presid ...
Posted Thursday, June 27th 2013 at 2:47PM
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Grambling State University will host its annual Beacon Awards Gala in early September, honoring individuals and organizations committed to strong character, high ethical standards and the community or university. Nominations are being accepted.
Th ...
Posted Wednesday, June 26th 2013 at 2:54PM
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The Texas State Historical Association’s Handbook of Texas Online, a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture, has produced an in-depth online resource detailing the history of African-Americans in Texas.
The Handboo ...
Posted Tuesday, June 25th 2013 at 3:12PM
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Texas Southern University’s Receives $150,000 Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Climate Education Partnership
The Mickey Leland Center for Environment, Justice and Sustainability, part of the Barbara Jordan - Mickey Leland School of Public A ...
Posted Tuesday, June 25th 2013 at 3:08PM
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President Brown and Distinguished Scholar Evers also among nominees
Alcorn State University is a finalist for 2013 HBCU of the Year. This is the second consecutive year the University has been selected to vie for the top award from the Center for ...
Posted Tuesday, June 25th 2013 at 2:49PM
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What: Signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Savannah State University and Chaitanya College of India
When: 11 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2013, in the president's office on the third floor of Hill Hall
Details: Savannah State Pres. ...
Posted Monday, June 24th 2013 at 4:50PM
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Two Grambling State University students have been awarded News Corporation-United Negro College Fund scholarships as a part of a nationwide competition.
Senior Colin Bryan Jno-Finn and recent graduate Erina L. Love will each receive a $2,500 schol ...
Posted Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 8:34PM
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Students at Johnson C. Smith University’s College of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Science (STEM) are getting a sneak peek into the medical and allied health professions through the CMC-Biddle Point Mentoring and Shadowing Program.
The pil ...
Posted Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 8:14PM
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TMI & Partners, Ltd has internship openings for students who have an interest or experience in Marketing / Promotion and Public Relations. The program runs through the summer, and fall semesters. Candidates must be available at least 15 hours a week.
To apply, students must complete the following ...
Posted Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 3:18PM
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After more than 30 years on the Grambling State University faculty, College of Professional Studies Interim Dean Rama Tunuguntla is retiring, effective June 30.
“We affectionately call him Dean T and Dr. T, and many of our students are saddened as ...
Posted Thursday, June 20th 2013 at 2:46PM
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Relationship on the Rocks? Not sure if he/she is the one? Tired of going through the same old crazy cycles? Listen, if what you have been doing hasn't worked, it's time to try something new.
https://www.facebook.com/CourtshipVsDating ...
Posted Tuesday, June 18th 2013 at 5:58PM
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Wendy's, the third largest fastfood restaurant chain in the world, is being heavily criticized for the way they administer their scholarship program. Apparently the annual program, called Wendy's High School Heisman, only gives scholarships to white ...
Posted Tuesday, June 18th 2013 at 4:12PM
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